Coconino Master Gardener Association: August 2021

CMGA General Info

Christmas Amaryllis with Orchid to the right. Below Ruth Benson's holiday bears.
Photo by Loni Shapiro.

Welcome to the Coconino County Master Gardeners Association blog. The mission of the Master Gardener Program is to create a corps of well-informed volunteers, and to deliver quality horticultural education programs adapted to our regional high elevation environment. The purpose of the association is to provide support for those volunteers and Master Gardener graduates, continuing education, and opportunities to participate in community programs that increase the visibility and participation in the Master Gardener Program.

The Coconino Master Gardener Association (2009) began in 2009. This blog contains information on:

-How to become a member

-Volunteer and Education hours reporting

-Calendar of Events

-General gardening information articles

-Master Gardener Association Documents and forms

-References and Resources

-Interesting Websites and Blogs

-Old Gardening Etcetera columns

-Recipes

-Book Reviews

-How to contact Board or Committee Members

Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Thursday from 600pm - 8;30pm. We meet at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 1601 N. San Francisco. This includes continuing education and a business meeting.

Reporting Master Gardener Hours

All master gardener trainees and certified master gardeners need to report their hours.
Beginning in 2010 certified master gardeners need to have 6 Education hours and 12 Volunteer hours in order to maintain certification.The on line reporting system allows you to report Education or Volunteer hours. You can sign in to record hours in the right hand column under Recording Volunteer and Education Hours. Just click on the U. of A.
If you have any questions or concerns about the new reporting system, please contact Brenda Smith (A - M) or Sue Madden (N - Z). Their contacts are listed at the bottom of the blog under Contacts.

Ideas for hours------
--Attend monthly meetings
--Work on an association committee
--Work at an informational booth for the Master Gardeners
--Be a speaker about gardening topics at a variety of venues
--Host a garden tour
--Work at a fundraising event (Plant Sale - Garden Tour).
--Work at a MG site (Olivia White Hospice, the Arboretum, Riordan Mansion, or school gardens (many others)). Check out the Assoc. Doc. & Forms under Volunteer Sites.
--Work in the Extension office
--Write an article for the newspaper column -Gardening Etcetera
-Volunteer with the Seed Library
Be creative! There are many ways to fulfill your hours. Just remember for volunteering it needs to be a non-profit endeavor or an approved for profit site.

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Native Plant Sale

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Beer Garden Volunteers

Beer Garden

The proceeds from sales of beer and liquor are one of the biggest fundraisers for the Friends of Coconino County Parks. Volunteers who complete at least one 4-hour shift at the Beer Garden are eligible to receive the following:

· Two complimentary admission tickets to the Fair

· One parking pass

· A goodie bag

· One ticket to any R- Entertainment event at the Fort Tuthill Amphitheatre during the 2022 event season!!

Must be at least 19 years old. Register online.

Monday, August 2, 2021

Fall Master Gardener Class Online

Click on this link for a flyer for the fall Master Gardener Class.

Class from 8/30-12/19

Deadline for application 8/23

AZ Native Plant Society Monthly Meeting

The Arizona Native Plant Society is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Flagstaff AZNPS Talk: Kate Watters - Building Pollinator Habitats

Time: Aug 17, 2021 07:00 PM Arizona

Kate is a farmer, floral designer, writer and visual artist who is wild about plants. She makes her livelihood from Wild Heart Farm, a one-acre oasis in Rimrock, next to Beaver Creek. She grows flowers, medicinal herbs, and pollinator habitat and hosts plant gatherings. She worked in service to wild plant communities for 20 years in the Grand Canyon and across the Colorado Plateau, always aware and curious about plant/pollinator interactions. Kate has developed land-based artist residencies and workshops and co-curated exhibits with scientists and artists to advocate for pollinators and public lands. To follow her entrepreneurial and artistic adventures arising from the soil visit: www.wildheartfarmaz.com and www.katewattersart.com

Join Zoom Meeting

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Passcode: 654599

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Sunday, August 1, 2021

Arboretum Volunteer Opportunities

***COVID-19 Update***: We are NOW suggesting that EVERYONE, vaccinated or not, wear a mask when in our buildings. While outside and touring the grounds please choose to mask or not, based on YOUR comfort level. These changes to our policy are in direct response to CDC guidance and the fact that Coconino County is experiencing a positivity yield of 11.1% and has a HIGH level of community transmission. Please be a good neighbor and mask up inside!

If you are new to volunteering, please request a volunteer form and return to me at: Kristin.Haskins@thearb.org or you can snail mail it in to this address: The Arboretum at Flagstaff, 4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd., Flagstaff, AZ 86005. Attn: Kristin Haskins, or you can deliver it in person the first time you come out!

We ask that each of you fill out a volunteer time sheet so we can give credit where credit is due at the end of the season. Your volunteer hours are important for us to track and record for various granting agencies. Volunteer log-in books can be found in the Hort Center and at the front desk of the Visitor Center.

With appreciation,
Kris Haskins, Executive Director

UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Date	Department	Task	Notes	Please Contact
August 20, 2021	Event	Looking for 3-4 people; noon to 3:00pm; help set up the silent auction	Water, snacks	Kristin.Haskins@thearb.org
August 21, 2021	Event	Looking for 4-5 people; noon to 3:00pm; help set up for the SGP	Water, snacks	Kristin.Haskins@thearb.org
August 22, 2021	Event	10am -100pm; looking for 3-4 people to set up for the SGP	Water, snacks	Kristin.Haskins@thearb.org
Mondays in August!	Hort	Learn how to clean pots for happy, healthy plants! 900am-1000am	Water, snacks	Cassidy.Gale@thearb.org
Every Thursday in August!	Grounds	Weeding; 900am-1200pm	Gloves, sunhat, sunscreen, water	Cara.Mcguire@thearb.org

Permaculture Design Course CCC

Flagstaff's Finest Vegetable Garden Tour

Contact Sue Madden (skmadden@asu.edu) if you are interested in volunteering on day of tour.

If you need more information or reservations contact Loni Shapiro ldscns@gmail.com

Visit Instagram for updates on the tour, and videos of some of the gardens: https://www.instagram.com/flaggardentour/

Coconino Master Gardener Association